Africa Centre for Inclusive Health Management

Africa Centre for Inclusive Health Management The Africa Centre for Inclusive Health Management is dedicated to education, research and community engagement in health leadership.

It integrates critical management theory and African knowledge systems to address complex health ecosystems. The Africa Centre for Inclusive Health Management, formerly the Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management,
is dedicated to education, research and community engagement in health leadership and transformation. Established in response to South Africa’s HIV/Aids epidemic, the centre launched the P

ostgraduate Diploma
in HIV/Aids Management in 2001, focusing on the workplace's role in combatting the epidemic. Over two
decades, the centre has evolved to address the complexities of health ecosystems, integrating critical
management theory and African knowledge systems into its approach. Current postgraduate diploma offering
The PgDip in HIV/Aids Management provides people with the skills to address the intersection of HIV/Aids and public health challenges, offering modules on:
• Epidemiology and research: Understanding HIV trends and developing evidence-based interventions
• Policy and advocacy: Designing policies that promote equity and systemic change
• Programme management and leadership: Leading HIV/Aids initiatives in diverse organisational contexts

Future direction
From 2026, the diploma will include an elective stream in inclusive health management, preparing leaders to address the broader determinants of health through:
• Critical management praxis: Leadership strategies to navigate systemic barriers
• Intersectionality and design: Creating inclusive, context-sensitive programmes
• Political economy of health: Addressing funding and policy gaps to achieve equity

Additional postgraduate diploma programmes (Inclusive Health Management and Community Health Management) are currently being registered and developed, and will be on offer by 2030. CONTACT DETAILS
Academic programme coordinator
Ms Anja Laas
+27 (0) 21 808 2964
[email protected]

Spirituality is a vital aspect of holistic healthcare and plays a key role in health and wellbeing. We’re looking forwar...
11/09/2026

Spirituality is a vital aspect of holistic healthcare and plays a key role in health and wellbeing. We’re looking forward to tackling this topic at the religion and spirituality in healthcare conference starting on Monday, hosted by HospiVision in partnership with the Africa Centre.

The conference will feature presentations from cutting-edge researchers who will share evidence-based practices and engage in Q&A sessions. Our director's presentation is titled "The forgotten ‘SQ’ for a thriving and resilient health management workforce: Towards an African management & spirituality approach”. Senior lecturer Dr Chioma Ohajunwa will be speaking on collaborating with traditional birth attendants towards reciprocal, holistic, spirituality-informed care practices.

See the full programme below and register here: https://www.hospivision.org.za/pages/conference



HospiVision NPO
Stellenbosch University

Our director, Prof Munya Saruchera, has been nominated as a member of the international steering committee (ISC) for nex...
10/09/2026

Our director, Prof Munya Saruchera, has been nominated as a member of the international steering committee (ISC) for next year's ICASA conference, taking place from 5 to 9 December 2027 in Benin.

It's the third time round this block for Munya, as he also served on the Society for AIDS in Africa ICASA ISC for the 2023 and 2025 conferences. He says it has been a privilege and honour to serve the continent in this voluntary role.

Congratulations, Munya! And deep breaths for all the hard work ahead. The ISC's objective is to plan and strategise for the success of ICASA 2027 in the quest to mitigate the impact of current and emerging diseases on our continent.

In addition to the conferences themselves, Munya has contributed to the abstract mentorship programme and the African Journal for AIDS and Infectious Diseases (AJAID). "Returning to the ISC for ICASA 2027 is an opportunity to put the learning from 2023 and 2025 into delivering the best ICASA conference and work with the new board. The partnership between the Africa Centre and SAA ICASA continues to grow from strength to strength."

Stellenbosch University
Munya Saruchera
Society for AIDS in Africa

There has been a growing shift towards integrating spirituality and religion into healthcare. That's got our vote too. I...
09/09/2026

There has been a growing shift towards integrating spirituality and religion into healthcare. That's got our vote too.

Inclusive health management acknowledges the non-clinical factors that affect health outcomes, emphasising the importance of treating health challenges holistically.

We’ll take an in-depth look at this at the religion and spirituality in healthcare conference on 14 to 16 September, hosted by our partner HospiVision.

Find out more about the conference programme and register here: https://www.hospivision.org.za/pages/conference

Stellenbosch University
HospiVision NPO

Now that the Africa Centre's academic applications for 2027 are open, we're prioritising an information session about ou...
08/09/2026

Now that the Africa Centre's academic applications for 2027 are open, we're prioritising an information session about our postgraduate diploma and MPhil in HIV/Aids management.

Join us online on 9 September from 13:00 to 14:00 and get the inside view from lecturers and academic support staff on what to expect when you enroll.
Webinar link: 94f34e44-e03e-445e-a5c6-c27a3e927b1c@a6fa3b03-0a3c-4258-8433-a120dffcd348?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/94f34e44-e03e-445e-a5c6-c27a3e927b1c@a6fa3b03-0a3c-4258-8433-a120dffcd348?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog

Stellenbosch University

Have you made a note of our online academic programme info session that's taking place tomorrow from 13:00 to 14:00?We'l...
08/09/2026

Have you made a note of our online academic programme info session that's taking place tomorrow from 13:00 to 14:00?

We'll tell you all about our postgraduate diploma and master's programmes, both from an academic and admin support perspective.

Don't miss out on what can be a life-changing decision!

Webinar link: 94f34e44-e03e-445e-a5c6-c27a3e927b1c@a6fa3b03-0a3c-4258-8433-a120dffcd348?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/94f34e44-e03e-445e-a5c6-c27a3e927b1c@a6fa3b03-0a3c-4258-8433-a120dffcd348?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog

Stellenbosch University

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07/09/2026

We are inviting you to take part in our MSR Africa chapter to turn shared commitment into a living movement on our continent. We welcome your voice in helping us shape the chapter’s research priorities and pedagogical practices, informed by the multidimensional richness of African culture.

We are building MSR Africa ─ the inaugural African chapter of the Management, Spirituality and Religion division of the Academy of Management. The MSR division focuses on interdisciplinary, theoretical and applied research and pedagogy related to the relevance and relationship of spirituality and religion in management and organisational life.

Join us online today, 11:00 to 13:00 SAST
or 05:00 EST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4669732347?omn=83793225784

Academy of Management
AOM MSR Management Spirituality and Religion Division

An extraordinary opportunity awaits us to turn shared commitment into a living movement on our continent. We are buildin...
05/09/2026

An extraordinary opportunity awaits us to turn shared commitment into a living movement on our continent. We are building MSR Africa ─ the inaugural African chapter of the Management, Spirituality and Religion division of the
Academy of Management.

The MSR division focuses on interdisciplinary, theoretical and applied research and pedagogy related to the relevance and relationship of spirituality and religion in management and organisational life.

We are inviting you to take part in our MSR Africa chapter to start building a vibrant network. We welcome your voice in helping us shape the chapter’s research priorities and pedagogical practices, informed by the multidimensional richness of African culture.

Join us online on 7 September, 11:00 to 13:00 SAST
or 05:00 EST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4669732347?omn=83793225784

Academy of Management
AOM MSR Management Spirituality and Religion Division

It's the first Friday of spring in the south! How about springcleaning a few ambitions and enrolling for a postgraduate ...
04/09/2026

It's the first Friday of spring in the south! How about springcleaning a few ambitions and enrolling for a postgraduate course at Stellenbosch University? The Africa Centre for Inclusive Health Management's PgDip, MPhil and PhD applications for 2027 are now open. Yes, you'll have questions, as we answer lots of them on https://www.healthmanagement.sun.ac.za/study-faqs/

And here's the application portal: https://student.sun.ac.za/signup/

Stellenbosch University

Tomorrow is the last day that you can register for attending the religion and spirituality in healthcare conference on 1...
04/09/2026

Tomorrow is the last day that you can register for attending the religion and spirituality in healthcare conference on 14 to 16 September.

The three-day conference features a host of expert speakers who will explore the many facets of spirituality in healthcare and its importance in advancing holistic healthcare practices.

You can view the programme line-up here: https://www.hospivision.org.za/pages/conference?srsltid=AfmBOooZ-4RtwM9T-Oed3r346spdc6pY0m-W-LBMLMCGfpDn-G-tQfa7

You can also register for the conference at this link, so don’t delay!

HospiVision NPO
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